Sri Lanka will host the first-ever Chinese marathon this May, where over 2000-3000 Chinese athletes will arrive under the ‘Ni Hao Zhong Guo’ programme, Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management Chairman Shirantha Peiris announced.

Tourism authorities are in the process of creating a Buddhist trail in Sri Lanka, a fresh effort towards luring religious travellers.

People’s Leasing & Finance PLC (PLC), a non-banking financial services provider in Sri Lanka, reported improved financial performance for the third quarter of fiscal year 2023/24, indicating positive growth and stability amidst a competitive

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) proudly emerged victorious at TAGS Awards 2023, organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), securing the Silver award in the Private Bank category for its out

Hayleys Solar, the renewable energy arm of Hayleys Fentons Limited, proudly clinched two coveted awards at the prestigious Brand Excellence Awards, organised by the Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM), to honour exceptional ma

Perera Tyre Service (Pvt.) Ltd and Global Rubber Industries (GRI) launched 1000x20 GRI RoadEx TR100 tyre, which is a 100 percent Sri Lankan technological tyre for trucks and buses.

In a collaboration aimed at boosting sustainable mobility solutions in the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, Citizens Development Business Finance PLC (CDB) and VEGA Innovations partnered Anantara Peace Haven Tangalle Resort to use e-Shift electric thre

Fems, the socially responsible feminine hygiene care brand by Hemas Consumer Brands, was bestowed with an array of highly-regarded excellence awards during 2023, emerging as one of the best product brands in the country.

After three years of uncertainty, Sri Lankan exporters sounded upbeat on the prospects for 2024 despite a challenging global outlook.

Fitch Ratings has assigned Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC’s proposed Sri Lankan rupee-denominated Basel III-compliant subordinated debentures of up to Rs. 20 billion an expected National Long-Term Rating of ‘BBB+(EXP)(lka)’.

The secondary market reversed its vigorous trend of investor interaction from the past week and displayed lacklustre sentiment throughou

Kicking off the December quarter banking earnings, Sampath Bank PLC reported lower profits for the three months, largely affected by higher taxes, margin compression and lower fee incomes which more than offset the benefit of lower impairments which

Central Bank Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe received the Lifetime chievement Award for the Most Outstanding Contribution to the Banking Industry by the Association of Professional Bankers – Sri Lanka, at its 34th Anniversary Convention held o

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector is gearing up for a major transformation, as the authorities unveil an ambitious plan to make the country one of the world’s most dynamic and sought-after destinations.

The Central Bank (CB) is gearing up to issue regulations for operations of business revival units within the licensed banks.

The local rubber production witnessed an improvement in January, due to the weather remaining somewhat favourable for tapping operations.

The leading blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC reported an EBITDA of Rs.7.8 billion for the third quarter of 2023/24.

Sri Lanka will host the first-ever Chinese marathon this May.

Diversified Sri Lankan conglomerate Sunshine Holdings PLC recorded a consolidated revenue of Rs.42.4 billion during the first nine months of the current financial year.

The secondary market came to a standstill yesterday, as the investors opted for a wait-and-see approach, after experiencing a series of bullish sentiments fuelled by the expectations of a decline in yields over the past few sessions. During the morni

HNB Finance is taking a significant step towards environmental sustainability with the implementation of its E-Waste Management Solution. This novel initiative aims to minimize the negative environmental impact of electronic waste disposal, while sim

British Council Sri Lanka recently launched a new project, ‘Youth-Led Green and Inclusive Initiatives in Businesses’, to harness the enthusiasm and energy of young business leaders and spearhead green and inclusive transitions in small and medium

Melwa, a steel manufacturer in Sri Lanka, has committed to corporate social responsibility by offering scholarships to 300 university students across the country. The scholarships provide financial support to students from low-income families who ar

The Ceylon Institute of Builders (CIOB) is gearing up to host ‘Construction Expo 2024’ for Sri Lanka’s construction sector. Scheduled for the 15th to the 17th of March, the event will take place at the Sirimawo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibitio

In a groundbreaking effort to address environmental and health risks, a collaborative initiative involving the Ministry of Environment, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), and INSEE Ecocycle

Sri Lanka Institute of Architects (SLIA) will be hosting its 42nd annual session ‘Architect 2024’ at the BMICH from February 22nd to 25th. The event will kick off with a grand Inauguration ceremony and the National Conference on the 22nd followe

Prime Group officially handed over the keys to the owners of Prime Villas, Dalugama. The grand ceremony took place on February 3 marking the completion and successful delivery of the latest addition to the Prime Group portfolio. Prime Villas, Dalugam

As Sri Lanka emerges from the shadows of a pandemic and a crippling economic crisis, the city of Colombo yesterday embraced Valentine’s Day with a renewed spirit of resilience and optimism.

As love fills the air this Valentine’s season, NDB Bank is thrilled to present a plethora of exclusive offers, making it the perfect time for credit cardholders to indulge in delightful savings and experiences.

Dialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, unveiled a holistic Smart Home App, revolutionizing smart living and empowering users to effortlessly control their entire suite of Dialog Smart Home devices with a single platform, regardles